The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 25 June 2026. The primary item on the agenda is the potential revocation of a permanent trading licence at Pitch 35, North Cross Road, London SE22, following an alleged serious breach of licence conditions.

Revocation of Permanent Trading Licence at Pitch 35 North Cross Road, London SE22

A key focus of the meeting will be the consideration of the revocation of a permanent trading licence at Pitch 35 North Cross Road, London SE22. The report pack indicates that this action is being considered due to an alleged serious breach of licence conditions on Saturday 4 April 2026. The trader, referred to as trader A, is accused of behaving in an abusive and racially aggravated manner towards another trader, trader B. Allegations include the repeated use of racially offensive language and threatening and aggressive behaviour.

The report details that Markets and Street Trading received complaints from a member of the public and trader B regarding the incident. Following an investigation, a serious breach of licence conditions was identified, leading to trader A's suspension on 17 April 2026. Trader A was formally invited to attend this hearing.

The sub-committee has the option to revoke the licence, not revoke it, or add special conditions to it. The report notes that traders operating under the Food Act 1984 Part III do not have a right of appeal at the magistrates' court, but may challenge the decision through judicial review in the high court. The council's Markets Policy, adopted on 20 June 2017, is referenced, which outlines the council's commitment to the local economy and the character of the area, and the importance of maintaining a balance of markets.

The report also addresses community, equalities, and health impacts. It states that health impacts cannot be considered by law when making decisions under the Food Act 1984 Part III, and climate change is not a factor in licence decisions. The public sector equality duty, as set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹, requires the council to consider individuals with protected characteristics² when carrying out its functions, aiming to eliminate discrimination and foster good relations.

The meeting agenda also includes standard procedural items such as receiving apologies, confirming voting members, notifying urgent business, and the disclosure of interests and dispensations. A portion of the meeting is designated as Closed Business, which may involve the exclusion of the press and public to discuss exempt information, though the specific items for this section are not detailed beyond the potential revocation of the trading licence.

The attendees for this meeting include Councillor Jane Salmon (Chair), Councillor Renata Hamvas, and Councillor Margy Newens, who form the membership of the Licensing Sub-Committee. Also listed are Debra Allday, Toyin Calfos, Charlotte Precious, John Wade, Hannah Lilley, and Andrew Weir, who are officers of the council.